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Speaking to the faithful at their annual convention Nov. 19, B.C. Liberal leader Gordon Campbell promised "one law for all British Columbians."
His rejection of Native militancy was tied to a blanket dismissal of a negotiated land agreement, Aboriginal fishery and Native logging rights ? if they don't measure up to his own criteria for equality.
"Well not respect a…
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Family Violence
The children hug Willard Thompson around his knees, pulling him back and forth, in rhythmic time to music from the movie Aladdin in the background.
But life in the Thompson home has not always been so comfortable.
Only one year ago, Thompson's wife took their children and left. He was left alone with his anger, violence, and suicidal plans.…
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Family Violence
The children hug Willard Thompson around his knees, pulling him back and forth, in rhythmic time to music from the movie Aladdin in the background.
But life in the Thompson home has not always been so comfortable.
Only one year ago, Thompson's wife took their children and left. He was left alone with his anger, violence, and suicidal plans.…
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The Liard First Nation is embarking on a five-year healing plan to address substance abuse and possibly restore some cultural traditions, including drumming and the potlatch, to the people.
The first step is a program which trains band members to build with logs, and their first project is a healing centre.
"It's really exciting ? we have 14 trainees who are taking…
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The Liard First Nation is embarking on a five-year healing plan to address substance abuse and possibly restore some cultural traditions, including drumming and the potlatch, to the people.
The first step is a program which trains band members to build with logs, and their first project is a healing centre.
"It's really exciting ? we have 14 trainees who are taking…
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Road to Recovery
Gambling may replace drugs and alcohol as the new addiction of choice in First Nations communities, if the results of two studies on problem gamblers are any indication.
The reports, both titled Spirit of Bingoland, are the result of the studies prepared by Nechi Training, Research and Health Promotions Institute in Alberta. The first study,…
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Road to Recovery
Gambling may replace drugs and alcohol as the new addiction of choice in First Nations communities, if the results of two studies on problem gamblers are any indication.
The reports, both titled Spirit of Bingoland, are the result of the studies prepared by Nechi Training, Research and Health Promotions Institute in Alberta. The first study,…
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In a controversial move, unprecedented among First Nations people, Peigan Chief Phillip Big Swan and his council have returned operations of four social service programs to the federal government.
The move became effective Sept. 29.
Big Swan said the issue really dates back almost two years, when drastic cuts to provincial government funding of social service…
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In a controversial move, unprecedented among First Nations people, Peigan Chief Phillip Big Swan and his council have returned operations of four social service programs to the federal government.
The move became effective Sept. 29.
Big Swan said the issue really dates back almost two years, when drastic cuts to provincial government funding of social service…
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Tradition was the order of the day Sept. 22, when a painted buffalo robe was returned by the RCMP Museum in Regina to the Blood Tribe in southern Alberta.
The robe dates from the 1880s and once belonged to the famous Chief Crop Eared Wolf, great grandfather of current Blood Chief Roy Fox.
Speaking at ceremonies witnessing the robe's repatriation, Dorothy Day Chief…
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Tradition was the order of the day Sept. 22, when a painted buffalo robe was returned by the RCMP Museum in Regina to the Blood Tribe in southern Alberta.
The robe dates from the 1880s and once belonged to the famous Chief Crop Eared Wolf, great grandfather of current Blood Chief Roy Fox.
Speaking at ceremonies witnessing the robe's repatriation, Dorothy Day Chief…
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For years, the Cree Nation of the Mistissini in Quebec was perhaps the only Cree nation without its own municipal garage. Not having such a facility was costing the nation money in the maintenance of its heavy machinery, such as graders and loaders.
Today, the cost of taking the equipment to the nearest community 90 km away for repair is in the past. The Mistissini garage…
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For years, the Cree Nation of the Mistissini in Quebec was perhaps the only Cree nation without its own municipal garage. Not having such a facility was costing the nation money in the maintenance of its heavy machinery, such as graders and loaders.
Today, the cost of taking the equipment to the nearest community 90 km away for repair is in the past. The Mistissini garage…
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Sandy McCarthy is anxious to prove that he can punish national Hockey league opponents in more than one way.
McCarthy, a third-year right winger with the Calgary Flames, is already regarded as one of the league's top heavy-weight fighters. But in the early parts of this season he's also being given the opportunity to showcase his playing skills.
McCarthy, who is…
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Sandy McCarthy is anxious to prove that he can punish national Hockey league opponents in more than one way.
McCarthy, a third-year right winger with the Calgary Flames, is already regarded as one of the league's top heavy-weight fighters. But in the early parts of this season he's also being given the opportunity to showcase his playing skills.
McCarthy, who is…